Bio imaging systems - Peqlab

Bio Imaging Systems
A top-quality bio imaging systems outstands
with excellent sensitivity, lowest
background noise and a sophisticated,
yet intuitive software that along with
just controlling the system also allows
for image analysis and post-processing.
PEQLAB's bio imaging systems meet
with their technical innovations even the
highest demands and set a new standard
in the fields of fluorescence, chemiluminescence
and bioluminescence imaging.
HIGHEST SENSITIVITY
Sensitivity is the key feature of a great
imaging system, but depends on the
harmonised interplay of multiple components
like sensor, objective and darkroom.
Especially the detection of faint
fluorescence and chemiluminescence
signals poses high challenges to sensitivity
and imaging properties of an optical
system. Only high tech monochromatic
CCD sensors meet these demands, as
they not only exhibit highest sensitivity,
but also lowest background noise. All of
PEQLAB's imaging systems are equipped
only with specially manufactured 'scientific
grade' CCD sensors and possess
extremely light intense objectives. This
highly coordinated top-quality hardware
guarantees a maximum of image definition
and fidelity. Additionally, with the
usage of special lens systems, unwanted
side effects like vignetting and image
contortions are completely eliminated.
LOWEST BACKGROUND
Highest sensitivity can only be realised in
combination with very low background
noise, as otherwise faint signal would
be overshadowed. Background noise
is caused on the one hand thermically
by infrared (IR) signals and on the other
hand during the sensor readout by faintest
leakage currents. PEQLAB‘s imaging
sys tems excel with lowest background
noise due to their highly efficient double
cooling system that constantly cools CCD
sensor and camera chamber to reduce
IR-noise. Continuing improvements in the
field of cameras optics and optimisation
of sensor readout complete the reduction
of background noise.
Moreover, PEQLAB‘s high quality darkrooms
contribute to absolute background
signal diminuition by totally eliminating
interfering light and inner surface reflections.
The darkrooms are fitted with
special gaskets that guarantee pitch
dark sealing, ban any light incidence
and are internally lacquered with a
special gap-free black anti-reflection
coating. Another advantage of our systems
is the adjustable filter wheel and an extendable
UV-table for preparative use.
UV tables by PEQLAB impress with a
very low heat build-up and a highly
homogenous illumination. For most sensitive
applications that demand a maximum
contrast and minimal background
'glow', the exclusive SUPER-BRIGHT
UV tables are available. The innovative
SUPER-BRIGHT technology minimises
background 'glow' and displays exceptional
homogeneity at the same time.
This enables detection and quantification
even of the faintest signals.
INTUITIVE SOFTWARE
Our purpose is to generate high quality
image date that is a 1:1 reproduction of
reality. Substantial scientific statements
should only be based on unmodified
raw-data. Possible modifications of
any image raw data should always be
under the user's control. Without exception
our imaging systems and software
were designed to fulfil the premise of
highest data fidelity and integrity. The
included licence-free software enables
camera control, network compliance,
image analysis and post-processing.
Well arranged and intuitively to use,
our software offers all functions that are
needed to objectively and definitely
evaluate the image data integrity and
quality. Also for more sophisticated analyses
like e.g. automatic lane detection,
molecular weight and signal intensity
calculations substantial software modules
are already pre-installed.
For even more complex analyses we
also offer the Bio-1D software suite with
many additional functions like e.g. densiometric
quantifications and calculation
of the apparent molecular weight. Of
course we also offer network-licences
(5-50) of the Bio-1D software for MS
Windows Server.
For the majority of our systems we do
offer demonstrations in your laboratory
- of course free of charge. Just ask!
ORDERING INFORMATION • BIO IMAGING SYSTEMS
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FUSION FX7 Advance Chemiluminescence System
Top class chemilumiscence/
fluorescence combisystem:
The allrounder with the technical
specifications of a specialist
Includes the sophisticated, yet
intuitive analising and control
software 'FUSION-CAPT'
The Fusion FX7 Advance is a universal
imaging system for chemiluminescence,
bio luminescence, fluorescence and chemi
fluorescence assays.
With the Epi-UV module in the top of
the darkroom it offers along with transillumina
tion also the possibility of incident
light fluorescence excitation. The Fusion
FX7 Advance represents a sophisticated
all-in-one solution for every common
fluo res cence and chemiluminescence
application.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Highest sensitivity, great dynamic
range and optimal resolution
- Up-to-date supercooled CCD sensor
(∆T= – 67°C)
- Highly sensitive 4.2/10 megapixel
CCD camera with 16 bit technology
(65,536 grayscales)
- PC-controlled, motorised fixed angle
objective with autofocus
- Innovative image acquisition modes
for excellent results on the first run
(even with unknown signal intensities)
- Suitable for all commonly used
chemiluminescence substrates
- Powerful FUSION-CAPT control
software suite for image analysis
and post-processing
HIGHEST IMAGE FIDELITY
A hallmark feature of an outstanding
chemiluminescence systems is the high
quality of the optics and the CCD sensor.
The Fusion FX7 Advance excells
in image quality with its impressive
4.2/10 megapixel 16 bit (65,536
grayscales) CCD sensor. Due to the
extremely high number of pixels the sensitivity
can be increased up to 64 times
by merging adjacent pixels ('binning').
Thereby the Fusion FX7 Advance is
the ideal system for every kind of chemiluminescence,
bioluminescence or in
vivo luminescence analysis and meets
the highest demands for resolution and
image quality.
HIGHEST SENSITIVITY
The Fusion FX7 Advance offers a
fixed angle objective with extremely
high lens speed (f: 0.84) and autofocus
that guarantees crispiest images even
at short distances (< 20 cm) without the
need of an additional close-up lens.
The short distance and the omission of
the close-up lens avoid loss of signal
intensity and allow for compact design.
SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING
METHODS AND SUBSTRATES
Chemiluminescence
AceGlow, SuperSignal,
ECL, ECL Plus, ECL–Advance,
CSPD, CDP Star
Fluorescence DNA/RNA imaging
Ethidiumbromide, Gel Star,
SYBR Green, SYBR Gold
Fluorescence and classical
protein imaging
SYBRO Orange/Ruby/Red,
Texas Red Fluorescein,
Qdot, GFP, RFP, YFP,
Coomassie Brilliant Blue, Silver Star
Examples of experimental
applications
Analysis of Western blot membranes
and thin layer chromatography sheets
(fluorescence, 'shadowing'), in vivo
fluorescence and luminescence (also
in MTP-format)
ORDERING INFORMATION • FUSION FX7 ADVANCE CHEMILUMINESCENCE SYSTEM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CAT. NO.
FUSION FX7 Advance Chemiluminescence/fluorescence imaging system 60-FU-26MA
Chemiluminescence/fluorescence imaging system
with Epi-UV and SUPER-BRIGHT technology
60-FUUV-26MXA
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Chemiluminescence Systems Overview
MODEL
Application
Fusion FX7
Advance
Fusion SL
Advance
Fusion Solo
Chemiluminescence yes yes yes yes
Bioluminescence yes yes yes yes
Fluorescence yes optional no optional
Chemifluorescence yes optional no optional
Imaging properties
Fusion Xpress
'Scientific grade' CCD camera yes (USB) yes (USB) yes (USB) yes (FireWire)
16 bit grayscale yes yes yes yes
Sensor resolution 4.2 megapixel 4.2 megapixel 4.2 megapixel 2.0 megapixel
Maximum resolution (interpolated) 10 megapixel 10 megapixel 10 megapixel 5.5 megapixel
Dynamic range 4.8 decades 4.8 decades 4.8 decades 4.8 decades
Camera cooling ∆T = – 67 °C ∆T = – 67 °C ∆T = – 67 °C ∆T = – 50 °C
Image transmission rate (10 images/s) yes yes yes yes
Background < 2 % < 2 % < 2 % < 4 %
Objective
Fixed angle (f:0.84)
motorised
Fixed angle (f:0.84)
manual
Fixed angle (f:0.84)
manual
Autofocus yes no no yes
Zoom (f:1.2)
motorised
ORDERING INFORMATION • FUSION CHEMILUMINESCENCE SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
Maximum viewing range 23 cm x 23 cm 23 cm x 23 cm 16 cm x 16 cm 20 cm x 26 cm
Darkroom
UV/blue transilluminator yes optional no optional
Epi-UV/blue optional optional no optional
SPECTRA-module (RGB/NIR) optional optional no optional
Motorised filterwheel yes yes no yes
Automatic tray position recognition yes no no yes
Number of tray positions 5 5 4 2
Automatic illumination yes no no yes
Software
PC-controlling yes yes yes yes
Pre-configured image modes yes yes yes yes
Quantification yes yes yes yes
Absolute image data integrity yes yes yes yes
'Binning' (2 x 2 to 8 x 8) optional optional optional optional
Interpolation optional optional optional optional
Data export to Excel yes yes yes yes
Weights and measurements
Weight 58 kg 48 kg 25 kg 48 kg
Measuments in cm (H x W x D) 95 x 42 x 44 95 x 42 x 44 43 x 35 x 35 95 x 42 x 44
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